Candor vs Cleone

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Candor

Boy #28,739 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"openness, frankness, sincerity"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,739
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Can

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Candor Rank #28,739
Cleone Rank #24,284

Cleone is more popular, ranked #24284 vs #28739 for Candor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Candor ___

  • Candor James
  • Candor Lee
  • Candor Michael
  • Candor Thomas
  • Candor Gray
  • Candor Cole

Cleone ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cleone

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Candor or Cleone more popular?

Cleone is more popular, ranked #24284 compared to Candor at #28739 in the United States.

What do Candor and Cleone mean?

Candor means "openness, frankness, sincerity" (Latin origin).

Are Candor and Cleone boy or girl names?

Candor is primarily a boy name. Cleone is primarily a girl name.

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